Kruger National Park is part of South African tradition and a much loved safari, game trekking and holiday spot. It has so much to offer, from accessibility to the largest game of all African parks, waiting to be spotted around every bush, accommodation options to suit every taste and budget and even Internet availability and a golf course these days. No wonder it gets a bit crowded at times! But the park’s almost 20,000 square kilometers are big enough for the Big Five, Small Five and all eager tourists and many more creatures in-between!

Skukuza Camp on the banks of the Sabie River in the southern portion of the park is one of most popular rest camps among Kruger’s 21 rest camps. This rest camp offers excellent game viewing and the nighttime wildlife sounds are exquisite – especially if you booked a site close to the border of the camp away from the main guest activities and accommodation. Skukuza is very close to the Lake Picnic bird hide where spotting active Kingfishers, weavers and many more water birds with hippos and crocodiles waddling through the waters keep you entertained.

Skukuza’s accommodation options include safari tents (my personal favorite), bungalows, chalets and traditional camping sites as well as a guest lodge. The nice thing about Kruger National Park is that you do not need to worry too much about taking along supplies and planning provision – the park’s shops and restaurants cater for all basic, and even beyond basic needs. But do not be distracted by the modern amenities on offer - Kruger National Park remains a wilderness place and opportunities to experience this include adventure routes, wildlife trekking and guided hikes.

Kruger National Park is a safe haven for Africa’s precious wildlife: lion, elephant, zebra, black and white rhino, giraffe, leopards, hyenas, wild dogs… feel the adrenaline rush as a male lion roars close to your bungalow at night. Take time to spot the smaller wildlife such as the nocturnal bush baby with their thick tails and the ever active dung beetles.

To fully experience and appreciate the Kruger National Park, try to stay for at least a few days in different camp sites. Regardless of where you stay, know that you will just have to return to Kruger in the near future!

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